YEARLY HIGH
1.3556 MOP
YEARLY LOW
1.2192 MOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.2855 MOP

2018 HRK to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the HRK to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 1.3556. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 12, dropping to 1.2192.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1364 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3215 to the December average rate of 1.2381, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.31% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.3556 was up 3.58% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.3088, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 HRK based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 6,778 MOP
2017 Average 6,077 MOP
Yearly Trough Low 6,096 MOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 682.14 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.3497
1.2226
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HRK to MOP Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 1.3178, compared to 1.2533 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0645 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3178
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2533

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0592 MOP (High: 1.3486 / Low: 1.2893). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0122 MOP (High: 1.2836 / Low: 1.2714).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0592
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0122

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0441 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0441

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 1.3379) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.1430), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1950 (+17.06%).

2018 Avg (February) 1.3379
2017 Avg (February) 1.1430

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.3486 1.2893 1.3215
February 1.3556 1.3193 1.3379
March 1.3515 1.3283 1.3391
April 1.3505 1.3188 1.3371
May 1.3214 1.2622 1.2930
June 1.2931 1.2659 1.2781
July 1.2836 1.2714 1.2775
August 1.2739 1.2350 1.2557
September 1.2816 1.2589 1.2659
October 1.2619 1.2320 1.2492
November 1.2439 1.2192 1.2332
December 1.2488 1.2308 1.2381